The bowhead whale is the longest-living marine mammal in the world, yet many answers remain about the biology and feeding behaviour of this elusive animal.
Hordes of flesh-eating zombies haven’t yet made the leap from the horror-movie screen to city streets, but that hasn’t stopped two professors from sharing tips on how to handle an invasion.
New research from the UBC Sauder School of Business suggests that simply imagining the taste, smell and texture of food or drink can lead consumers to happily choose smaller portions and even increase their satisfaction.
The abortion pill mifepristone, considered the global “gold standard” for medical abortions, will become available to Canadians later this year. But UBC professors say Health Canada’s regulations for the drug will limit access to abortions and compromise patient safety.
A hilarious, heartbreaking monologue about consciousness, mental illness, and friendship from award-winning novelist, musician and former Canadian poetry slam champ Brendan McLeod, Brain maps McLeod’s experiences with obsessive compulsive disorder.